Powers Of Attorney

Having to think about estate planning isn’t a pleasant topic for most people. Some individuals think more about their assets, but they forget that there’s another facet to estate planning.  End-of-life planning is another important part of estate planning. This...

Durable powers of attorney are important estate planning instruments. They help protect people from the harm that permanent incapacitation could cause. They can also protect older adults from involuntary guardianships or conservatorships where the wrong person might...

Life can be unpredictable. While it's not always comfortable to think about, there may come a time when you're unable to make your own medical decisions. An advance medical directive specifies your preferences for end-of-life care and medical treatments, as well as...

With a power of attorney, you can give someone else the legal ability to make decisions for you. For example, you are generally the only person who can make medical decisions, such as deciding what type of medical care you want or what type of treatment you will...

Powers of attorney can fulfill several important estate planning roles. People can name someone they trust to run their business and pay their bills in an emergency. They can designate a medical agent in case they become incapacitated. They can even draft durable...

It is important to think about future medical decisions when you are making your estate plan. You don’t know what the future holds, but there is a chance you could be incapacitated. This could happen if you suffer serious injuries in a car accident, for example, or if...

It can be a difficult prospect for other people to make decisions about an adult's medical needs in an emergency.  Other people may have a hard time recalling someone's wishes, and their prior conversations on the topic may no longer reflect someone's desires. An...

Many estate planning documents take effect after someone dies. Additionally, many people add documents to their estate plans that have authority while someone is still alive. Powers of attorney take effect in scenarios where people have incapacitating medical issues....

An advanced health care directive lets you spell out your health care wishes. For example, if you would like a particular doctor to treat you. If you will only accept a blood transfusion from family members. Or do not want to be kept alive artificially. If you have...

Part of creating a comprehensive estate plan involves making sure that one’s financial affairs are handled if the principal or person who creates the estate plan becomes incapacitated. Setting up a financial power of attorney gives a trusted individual or entity the...